Protection against electromagnetic effects
30 April, 2013Lightning is a huge natural electrostatic discharge between electrically charged areas within a single cloud, from one cloud to another or between a cloud and the earth. The discharge is accompanied by a flash or strike, can result in serious injuries or fatalities when people are exposed to it and can cause serious damage to equipment, installations and buildings when it hits the ground.
Energy audits standard open for public comment
26 April, 2013The AS/NZS 3598:2000 Energy Audits Standard is open for public comment. Energy audits and surveys are investigations of energy use for a defined audit object, such as a manufacturing site.
Top electrical safety mistakes contractors make
24 April, 2013 by Jim White*, Shermco IndustriesThis article discusses the top nine electrical safety mistakes contractors make, from PPE to maintenance.
MEA calls for qualified energy auditors in Queensland
23 April, 2013Stephen King, MEA Queensland state manager, called on the government to endorse energy efficiency and assessment qualification as a prerequisite for performing in-home energy audits in the state.
Queensland seeks input on electrical safety laws
19 April, 2013The Queensland Government is seeking business and community views on proposed changes to electrical safety laws that it says would reduce costs to business.
Standards Australia releases new electricity network safety standard
18 April, 2013Standards Australia has announced the publication of a new Australian Standard for electricity network safety management systems.
ASIS releases two new ANSI Standards for private security
12 April, 2013ASIS International, an organisation for security professionals, has released two new ANSI standards: Maturity Model for the Phased Implementation of a Quality Assurance Management System for Private Security Service Providers (PSC.3) and Quality Assurance and Security Management for Private Security Companies Operating at Sea - Guidance (PSC.4).
Electrical equipment safety system
11 April, 20131 March 2013 saw the commencement of the Electrical Equipment Safety System (EESS) rollout in participating states and territories of Australia. First cab off the rank is Queensland, with WA, Vic, Tas, SA, NT and ACT all looking to follow suit. Additionally, New Zealand will implement similar legislation.
Sham contracting guidance note available online
08 April, 2013FWBC has released a guidance note for industry on sham contracting. The guidance note gives the building and construction industry information about how FWBC interprets the laws it enforces.
False unfair dismissal cases harming industry, says MEA
05 April, 2013Master Electricians Australia has called for a review of unfair dismissal laws in the wake of statistics showing that only 6% of all claims are found to be genuine.
MEA gives feedback on construction code guidelines
28 March, 2013The Newman government’s recently released construction code guidelines have been welcomed by Master Electricians Australia.
Ex-tax commissioner joins Clean Energy Regulator
28 March, 2013Michael D’Ascenzo AO will join the Clean Energy Regulator from 2 April 2013, replacing Jennie Granger, who has relocated to the UK.
esaa welcomes new Minister for Resources and Energy
27 March, 2013The energy supply industry has welcomed the appointment of Gary Gray as the new federal Minister for Resources and Energy.
Clean energy investment back on target, says CEC
26 March, 2013The federal government’s review of the Renewable Energy Target has shown that the scheme is highly effective in driving the transition of the Australian energy sector, the Clean Energy Council has said.
NECA welcomes Queensland construction code plan
08 March, 2013NECA Queensland has welcomed a plan by the state government to establish a building and construction code of practice which is due to commence on 1 July 2013.
